Calendar Management, Child Development, Conference Management, Conferences, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Licensing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, Requirements Management, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Writing Skills
About the Role
Work in a team classroom environment to supervise, teacher, nurture and care for preschool children ages 31 months- approximately 4 years old. Assist the head teacher in planning and implementing of daily activities and child management. This includes, but is not limited to: communicating with families about children''s daily experience as well as their overall development, fulfilling state licensing requirements, meeting professional development requirements, and fostering a developmentally appropriate learning environment.
What You''ll Do
- Support the mission and vision of Concordia College and demonstrate the competencies as defined for this position.
- Assist in planning, implementing and supervising a program of daily activities and child management principles- 90%
- Work with head teacher to execute curriculum themes and daily activities that are developmentally appropriate
- Prepare materials needed for daily activities with assistance from college students and other volunteers
- Maintain records of progress on each child's development and conduct periodic assessments as instructed by the head teacher
- Provide developmentally appropriate guidance to promote self-esteem in each child
- Maintain an appropriate safe classroom environment (sanitize toys, room set-up, etc.
- Work closely with parents to promote their child's development
- Encourage parent participation in program activities
- Communicate with parents about their child's day (verbal or written) and at periodically scheduled conferences
- Demonstrate acceptance of varying parenting styles
- Plan and participate in special activities designed to promote family involvement with the Center
- Attend staff meetings and other required training - 10%
- Complete certification in CPR and First Aid and renew as scheduled
- Complete required in-service training
- Attend workshops and conferences annually as required by the Department of Human Services licensing standards
- Complete a physical exam every two years
What We''re Looking For
We''re looking for a team player with a positive attitude, excellent verbal and written communication, adaptability with work schedule as needed, ability to work with a diverse group of people, with strong interpersonal skills. Must pass background study.
Why Concordia?
- Cobber Kids is a 4 -Star Parent Aware Rated, NAEYC Accredited Early Learning Center
- A strong culture of collaboration and learning
- A thriving metro area with world-class healthcare systems and cultural opportunities
- A supportive working environment for staff from all backgrounds and faith traditions